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A Case of Angled tuck of the Medial Recti: A New surgical approach to Convergence Insufficiency
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society ; : 190-193, 1992.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-163897
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Patients with convergence insufficiency were complaint from diplopia and asthenopia at near Most patients respond well to orthoptic therapy, glasses, prism. In the case of patient unresponsive to conventional non-surgical orthoptic treatment, surgery remained controversial due to recurrence of symptoms reported following conventional bilateral medial rectus resection. To overcome these problems, an angled tuck of the medial recti was performed. Strengthening of the lower margin of the medial recti, by tucking them more than these of the upper margin results in a same aligment of the eye for near and distance deviation and relief of symptoms.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Orthoptics / Recurrence / Ocular Motility Disorders / Asthenopia / Diplopia / Eyeglasses / Glass Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society Year: 1992 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Orthoptics / Recurrence / Ocular Motility Disorders / Asthenopia / Diplopia / Eyeglasses / Glass Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society Year: 1992 Type: Article